Lead Teacher & Family Services Advocate - Preschool

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Association of School Boards in Saginaw is seeking a Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate to support child development and kindergarten readiness within Head Start. You will lead a classroom, ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment, and coordinate parent involvement and referrals.

The role requires knowledge of Head Start standards, strong data skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse families.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher role supports child development and kindergarten readiness.
• Strong knowledge of Head Start standards and family engagement.
• Experience with data collection and reporting in early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Support parent involvement and build partnerships with families.
• Provide family intervention strategies and coordinate program services.
• Monitor family progress toward identified goals and maintain data records.
• Possibly reassign to different classrooms as needed for operations.

Skills

Professional Judgment

Data entry

Confidentiality

Valid Driver's License

Report Writing

Early Childhood Development

Word and Excel

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies Gold

Supervision

Regulations Knowledge

Family Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Michigan Association of School Boards in Saginaw is seeking a Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate to support child development and kindergarten readiness within Head Start. You will lead a classroom, ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment, and coordinate parent involvement and referrals.

The role requires knowledge of Head Start standards, strong data skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse families.